Structure of cell signaling molecule suggests general on-off switch
Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 12:00
in Biology & Nature
A three-dimensional image of one of the proteins that serves as an on-off switch as it binds to receptors on the surface of a cell suggests there may be a sort of main power switch that could be tripped. These surface receptors are responsible for helping cells discern light, set the heart racing, or detect pain.